MDM August 2026 Premium Monthly Intelligence Brief

Our 10 August Premium articles covered the following:

1. Part 2 of Nelson Valderrama’s analysis of NAW survey data about the gap between supplier cost increases and distributor’s pricing
2. Why model routing is the key advantage against hidden costs of AI agents
3. What buyers want in a more selective distribution M&A market
4. Our monthly MDM Forecast that provides an updated annual revenue outlook for 20 different product sectors
5. Our research about distributors’ current factors driving both optimism and concern over the next 12 months
6. Why construction estimates fail and how distributors can make them more reliable
7. An analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest wholesale trade sales and inventory data (through June 2026)
8. Our research into what distributors and manufacturers want each other to improve upon the most
9. What the takeaway should be from Amazon returning a considerable portion of its tariff refund to consumers, and if distributors should follow suit
10. August’s M&A Roundup